Lahore: Quick Facts

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Nov. 12, 2026

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Pakistan Deputy PM Ishaq Dar's grandson, seven others indicted in Lahore gang rape case • Nov. 11, 2026, 5:06 AM ET (The Hindu)

Pakistan vs Sri Lanka LIVE: ODI tri-series final, Lahore - cricket score, radio commentary & updates • Oct. 31, 2026, 12:18 AM ET (BBC)

Pakistan vs England: Shadab Khan condemns Harry Brook's side to another improbable loss • Oct. 25, 2026, 12:17 PM ET (BBC)

U.S.-designated terrorist Muhammad Sarwar dies in Lahore • Oct. 18, 2026, 3:29 PM ET (The Hindu)

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Lahore, Pakistan: Shalimar Garden

Badshahi Mosque

The entrance to the Tomb of Jahangir in Lahore, Pakistan, with an arched gateway, manicured gardens, and visitors walking along a central path at sunset.

Lahore, Pakistan: Eid al-Fitr

Ornate interior hallway of the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore, Pakistan, featuring intricate arches, patterned ceiling, chandeliers, and marble floors.

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